Applied Behavior Analysis Courses 
MS in ABA Program

Terms, sequences, courses and credit hours listed below are subject to change at any time without notice.

Credit hours

A total of 36 credit hours are needed to complete the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program at PCOM. The ABA programs have been designed to meet the BCBA® exam Pathway 2 coursework requirements*. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA credential. Current and prospective students must submit an approvable application by December 31, 2026, to be eligible under the current (2022) coursework requirements. Effective January 1, 2027, new eligibility requirements will take effect for students applying via Pathway 2. Please review the BACB website for details about certification requirements and contact Dr. Jessica Kendorski if you have questions about your coursework and eligibility requirements.

*The seven courses (3 credits each, total 21 credits) are offered online.

Degree completion options

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program has one and two year completion options: full time accelerated completion over one year and part time options over two years. Please note the one year accelerated program has an intense course sequence and may be difficult for students who are also working full time. Your faculty adviser will work with you to find the best course of study for you.

Practicum notes

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program program contains a year long practicum consisting of a minimum of 100 fieldwork hours supervised by a BCBA. This practicum aims to help students accrue hours toward their board certification. The program will assist in placing students with an agency providing ABA services. Students must be available for five through ten daytime or early evening hours per week across at least two days for work with a client and obtain supervision by a BCBA.

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